Practice Lower Pairs: Surface Contact (2.1) - Mechanisms - Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines

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Question 1.
What is a revolute joint?
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Think of door hinges.
Question 2.
Give an example of a prismatic joint.
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What slides in and out?
3Question 3.
What type of joint allows for rotational movement?
- Revolute
- Prismatic
- Spherical
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Think about door hinges.
4Question 4.
True or false: A prismatic joint allows for rotational movement.
- True
- False
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Consider how pistons move.
Question 5.
Design a simple mechanism using at least two different types of joints (revolute, prismatic) and explain how they interact.
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Think of how bicycle mechanics work together.
Question 6.
Explain the advantages of using a spherical joint in prosthetic limbs.
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Consider the range of motion required by a limb.

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